Therapist II Outpatient

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$38.93/hr - $53.86/hr

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• Basic Life, Accident, Short‑term disability, long‑term disability coverage
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Leave Policies
• Employee Fitness Room

The Brattleboro Retreat is among the most respected psychiatric hospitals in the northeast. We’re also a place where staff can make a lasting impact on their patients’ lives. People who are struggling with their mental health need compassionate Healthcare Workers now more than ever
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As an independent practitioner, responsible for providing clinical services/counseling, screening, and case management services to adolescents and their families, within the Virtual Adolescent IOP, in order to promote the optimal individual, interpersonal and social functioning through individual, group, and family therapy.

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work or Master’s degree in counseling or other behavioral health discipline.
• Social Worker II must have a valid Vermont LICSW, LMFT, LCMHC or LADC.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for day‑to‑day job performance.
• Some working knowledge of computer skills.

• Assesses patients comprehensively, including diagnosis, formulation, risk assessment, level of care assessment, and referral needs.
• Assesses family structure, needs, and functioning in context of patient’s presenting problems.
• Plans for patient’s aftercare needs and the family’s discharge plan.
• Conceptualizes patients and systems in their social context, considering systems stressors.
• Demonstrates understanding of addiction and recovery, including screening, assessment, engagement, clinical interventions, and ASAM criteria for referrals.
• Synthesizes and conveys relevant information, including clinical and case formulations, orally and in writing.
• Formulates understandings of case material considering stressors and vulnerabilities.
• Understands best practices for assessment and treatment of clients with diverse backgrounds and cultural experiences.
• Assesses and diagnoses patients using DSM‑5 criteria, consulting with team members as necessary.
• Forms a therapeutic relationship with the patient and families.
• Obtains collateral information for assessment and coordinates treatment with referral sources.

• Provides direct clinical care to patients to promote change according to the treatment plan.
• Conducts individual psychotherapy, supportive therapy, and psycho educational or psychotherapeutic group sessions.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge of clinical practice, group dynamics, and psychopathology in treatment.
• Participates in treatment planning sessions and reports to the treatment team.
• Documents all interactions with patients in progress notes in the electronic medical record.
• Maintains contact with referral sources and community agencies according to aftercare needs.

Day, FTE: 1/40 Hours